Itinerary

Osaka

Upon arrival in Osaka, the tour guide will pick you up and instruct you to get to the hotel between 10:30am - 9:30 pm. (You will transfer on your own; the fare approximately is $15/pp)

Standard Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka or similar

Day 2

Osaka - Nara - Kyoto (846 km)

After breakfast, we will visit Osaka's largest shopping district - Shinsaibashi and processed to the Koshin Duty Free shop for great merchandise. Then, we will go to Dotton Street, which is known as Japanese Kitchen. For lunch, you will enjoy the authentic Japanese beef dished. We will also visit the Todai-ji, Nara Deer Park. We will move to Kyoto to visit Kiyomizu-dera.

Osaka, JAPAN

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan.

Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi is the main shopping district of Osaka, Japan. It includes different themed sectors, including Shinsaibashi-suji, a covered shopping street, and Amerika-muri, an American themed area, one of the most popular areas for Osaka's youth.

Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

Nara, JAPAN

This Japanese city has a rich history. From 710 to 794 BCE, it was the country's capital. There are many deer in the area, and it is said that if you bow to them, they will return the gesture.

Todaiji

This Buddhist temple in Nara was once among the Seven Great Temples. It houses the worlds largest bronze Buddha statue. Visitors can see deer, seen as the messengers of the gods in Shinto, freely roaming the grounds.

Nara Park

This park in Japan is famous for its large population of over 1,200 deer, who are not afraid to interact with their human visitors. Covering over 660 hectares, it features many beautiful gardens.

Kyoto, JAPAN

For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.

Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera

An Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.

Standard Hotel: Westin Kyoto Hotel or Similar

Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 3

Kyoto City Tour

After breakfast, we will go to Arashiyama, then Kinkakuji Temple. Later we will visit a Sake Brewery and learn about the history of sake. Our last stop of the day is Fushimi Inari-taisha. Guests will have the rest of the day exploring more of Kyoto by themselves.

Kyoto, JAPAN

For over 1,000 years, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan. Today, its economy is based around information technology. It is home to the Nintendo headquarters, one of the world's most popular video game corporations.

Kinkaku-ji

The name of this Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto translates to the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion." It sits on a beautiful, tranquil lake. It was originally built in 1397 and rebuilt after a 1950 arson.

Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes

Fushimi Inari Taisha

The head shrine of the god Inari, located in Fushimi Ward in Kyoto. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometres and take approximately 2 hours to walk up.

Standard Hotel: Westin Kyoto Hotel or Similar

Breakfast: IncludedLunch: Included

Day 4

Kyoto - Hakone - Tokyo (20504 km)

Today we will go to Hakone by Shinkansen in the morning. Once arrived at Hakone we will visit Oshino Hakkai, and take a cruise on the Lake Ashi. Next we will head to Kamakura and visit the Kamakura Buddha, a national treature to Japan. Afterwards, we will go to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-g? and Hasedera Temple. We will stay overnight in Tokyo.

Hakone, JAPAN

Hakone, in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park west of Tokyo, is a mountainous town known for its hot springs resorts (onsen) and views of the iconic volcano Mount Fuji.

Standard Hotel: East 21 Tokyo Hotel or similar

Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 5

Tokyo

After breakfast, we will visit Nijubashi, the Japanese emperor's residence, located in the center of Tokyo Chiyoda area. Then we will visit the 634 meter Sky Tree, world's tallest self - propelled tower. We will have Japanese BBQ for lunch. Afterward, we will visit Sens O-ji, a temple dedicated to Goddess of Mercy. We will also continue to visit Meiji Jingu and Shibuya.

Tokyo, JAPAN

One of the 47 prefectures of Japan and has been the capital since 1869. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Emperor of Japan, the Japanese government and the National Diet.

Nijubashi

Meaning "Double Bridge" in Japanese, this bridge is one of the most famous in Japan. Though there are two separate bridges, when you look at them from the right angle, they appear to be a single two-storied bridge,

Senso-ji

Founded in approximately 628 AD, this Buddhist temple in Tokyo is the city's oldest as well as one of its most important. The street leading to the temple is called the Nakamise-dori and features many retail shops and kiosks.

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